[66] Inferre was a sacrificial term: see Forc. Serv. says “inferias damus proprie;” but the similarity between the words seems merely accidental, though Forc. derives “inferium vinum,” the new wine which was offered to Jupiter at the Vinalia and on other occasions, from “inferre.” ‘Tepido,’ newly milked. Bowls of new milk, wine, and blood are offered to Anchises 5. 77, of milk, wine, and oil to Daphnis E. 5. 67. In Aesch. Pers. 609 foll. water and honey are added to the list: comp. Soph. O. C. 481. ‘Cymbia’ 5. 267.
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